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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.55, 549.97 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.55, 549.97 and 204.35 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.55 : 549.97 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.55/549.97 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.55x = 549.97 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.55x = 112,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,383.11/366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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